ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund)
Large Cap Fund
Launch Date: 8 Apr 2008
Suitable for
Investment Period
3+ year investments
Low risk investors
Prefer steady, predictable returns over high growth.
Review
Delivers strong overall results with solid long-term performance and lower risk than peers.
ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund)
Large Cap Fund
Fund Health
Returns 📈
Typically 13-20% if held 3+ years
Risk ⚠️
Risk of less than FD returns -
Low
Quality 🏆
Extra Returns for the Risk -
Strong
Consistency of Performance -
Strong
Peer Performance
| Fund | Rolling 3Y Returns | Last 3Y Returns | Risk < FD Returns | Consistency Of Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Icici Prudential Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund) | 16% | 15% | 9% | Strong |
Canara Robeco Large Cap Fund | 16% | 13% | 3% | Good |
Nippon India Large Cap Fund | 16% | 17% | 11% | Strong |
Nifty 100 Benchmark | 14% | 14% | 8% | — |
Large Cap Fund Category Average | 14% | 14% | 9% | — |
Return
Long Term -
Good
Better or close to other funds / index
Recent
Good
Better or close to other funds / index
Overall
Strong
Does well in both long-term and recent performance
Risk
Risk of low returns
Good
Better or close to other funds in avoiding low returns
Extra Return for the Risk
Good
Delivers strong returns for the risk taken compared to peers
Consistency
Good
Consistently outperforms - rarely underperforms compared to peers
Overall Performance
Overall
Strong
Strong overall performance across all metrics. Can also consider index fund as it's risk and return are very close to top performing funds, and low expense ratio.
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Track Record
Recent Performance
+30%
+10%
-10%
-20%
0%
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Index
Fund
When market falls
-0%
-10%
-20%
-30%
-40%
-50%
Feb '16
Oct '18
Mar '20
Jun '22
Feb '25
Index
Fund
During big market falls, your fund tracks the market.
Recovery time after falls
22 months
Fund
|
23 months
Index
Average time taken to recover after a major fall
Fastest recovery
3 mth|4 mth
Slowest recovery
61 mth|61 mth
Details
AUM
₹22531 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.86%
Exit Load
N/A
Minimum Amount
N/A
Fund Manager
N/A
Fund House
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Launch Date
8 Apr 2008
Age
18 years
Category
Large Cap Fund
Benchmark
Nifty 100 TRI
FAQs
Is ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund a good mutual fund?
ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund is a Strong fund based on its returns, risk and consistency.
Historically:
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Typical returns have been around 16%
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Risk of earning less than FD returns has been Low
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Performance consistency has been Good
Compared with other funds in the Large Cap Fund category, it has delivered better returns while taking similar risk.
This fund may be suitable for investors with an investment horizon of at least 3+ years.
Should I invest in ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund?
If you're looking for a Large Cap Fund fund, ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund is one of the stronger options based on its long-term returns, risk management and consistency.
However, your investment horizon, risk tolerance and existing portfolio should also be considered before investing.
Is ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund safe?
No equity mutual fund is completely safe.
Compared with similar funds, ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund has shown Good downside protection.
Historically, investors holding the fund for 3 years earned less than FD returns in approximately 9% of periods.
This suggests the fund carries similar risk relative to its peers.
Can I lose money in ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund?
Yes.
Like all equity mutual funds, ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund can generate negative returns over shorter periods.
Historically, investors holding the fund for 3+ years experienced negative returns in approximately 1% of periods.
The probability generally decreases as the investment horizon increases.
What returns can I expect from ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund?
Historically, investors holding ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund for 3+ years experienced:
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Typical returns around 16% p.a.
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Best represented by recent returns of 15% p.a.
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Worst historical outcome of -5% p.a.
Actual future returns will differ, but historical rolling returns provide a realistic range of outcomes.
How risky is ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund?
ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund has a Low risk profile compared with similar funds.
Historically:
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Probability of earning less than FD returns: 9%
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Average fall during major market declines: 20%
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Average recovery time: 22 months
How does ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund perform during market crashes?
During major market declines, ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund has historically fallen around 20% compared with 21% for its benchmark.
This means the fund has protected investors better than the benchmark during difficult periods.
How long does ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund take to recover after a fall?
Historically, ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund has taken around 22 months to recover from major market declines.
The benchmark recovered in approximately 23 months.
Faster recovery times generally indicate stronger resilience during market corrections.
Who should invest in ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund?
ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund may be suitable for investors who:
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Have an investment horizon of at least 3+ years
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Are comfortable with Low risk
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Want exposure to Large Cap Fund funds
Who should avoid ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund?
This fund may not be suitable for investors who:
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Need money within 3+ years
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Cannot tolerate market volatility
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Prefer guaranteed returns
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Are looking for a different investment style
Is ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund suitable for SIP investing?
ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund can be suitable for SIP investors with a horizon of at least 3+ years.
SIPs can help reduce the impact of short-term market volatility by investing across different market conditions.
What is the probability that ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund earns less than a fixed deposit?
Historically, investors holding ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund for 3 years earned less than FD returns in approximately 9% of periods.
This metric helps investors understand downside risk rather than focusing only on average returns.
How consistent is ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund?
ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund has shown Good consistency compared with other funds in its category.
Historically:
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Top performer: 41%
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Bottom performer: 1%
Is the extra return from ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund worth the risk?
Risk-adjusted performance measures whether investors were adequately rewarded for the risks taken.
Historically, ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund delivered Good risk-adjusted returns compared with similar funds.
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